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Two MIA's - Names Not Found - A North American AT-6D Texas (#49-3555) was shot down by ground fire over North Korea. Two crew members are Missing in Action.
Beyer, 1Lt. Frank Ernest - Crew member of an RB-50G shot down by MiGs two days after the truce was signed - MIA
Brown, MSgt. Francis Luther - Crew member of an RB-50G shot down by MiGs two days after the truce was signed - died of injuries, shock, & exposure to elements in Sea of Japan. Body recovered.
Cays, 1Lt. Edmund Joseph - Crew member of an RB-50G shot down by MiGs two days after the truce was signed - MIA
Gabree, SSgt. Donald Wayne - Crew member of an RB-50G shot down by MiGs two days after the truce was signed - MIA
Goulet, A/1c Roland Edgar - Crew member of an RB-50G shot down by MiGs two days after the truce was signed - MIA
Hill, SSgt. Donald George - Crew member of an RB-50G shot down by MiGs two days after the truce was signed - MIA
Keith, 1Lt. James Gordon - Crew member of an RB-50G shot down by MiGs two days after the truce was signed - KIA
O'Kelley, Capt. Stanley - Crew member of an RB-50G (47-145 Little Red Ass) shot down by MiGs two days after the truce was signed - died of wounds, shock, and exposure to elements in Sea of Japan. Body recovered.
Radelin, A/2c Earl Wilbur Jr. - Crew member of an RB-50G shot down by MiGs two days after the truce was signed - MIA
Russell, A/2c Charles Joseph - Crew member of an RB-50G shot down by MiGs two days after the truce was signed - MIA
Sanderson, 1Lt. Warren John - Crew member of an RB-50G shot down by MiGs two days after the truce was signed - MIA
Stalnaker, 1Lt. Robert Eldon - Crew member of an RB-50G shot down by MiGs two days after the truce was signed - MIA
Tejeda, Maj. Francisco Joseph - Crew member of an RB-50G shot down by MiGs two days after the truce was signed - MIA
Ward, Capt. John Cyrus - Crew member of an RB-50G shot down by MiGs two days after the truce was signed - MIA
Wiggins, 1Lt. Lloyd Clayton - Crew member of an RB-50G shot down by MiGs two days after the truce was signed - MIA
Woods, A/2c James Edwin - Crew member of an RB-50G shot down by MiGs two days after the truce was signed - MIA
Name Not Found - USAF T-6 Texan was shot down over the DMZ by North Korean ground troops. One crew member was killed and one survived.
October 22, 1973
A USAF HH3E helicopter crashed during an approach to Osan Air Force Base, killing the four-man crew.
Peterson, 1Lt. Sterling R. - Died in a training exercise in an F-86 in Suwan.
Curtis, William J. - Cause of death unknown by KWE - member of 605th Troop Carrier Squadron in Korea. He was from Illinois.
Anderson, SSgt. Richard A. - Airplane crash in foothill southwest of Mt. Halla-San on Cheju-do Island, Korea in adverse weather conditions
Blackwood, SSgt. Wiliford K. - Airplane crash in foothill southwest of Mt. Halla-San on Cheju-do Island, Korea in adverse weather conditions
Ellen, 2Lt. Allen B. - Airplane crash in foothill southwest of Mt. Halla-San on Cheju-do Island, Korea in adverse weather conditions
Merkett, 2Lt. Eugene D. Jr. - Airplane crash in foothill southwest of Mt. Halla-San on Cheju-do Island, Korea in adverse weather conditions
Case, 2Lt. Donald Lee - Second Lieutenant Case was a pilot with the 428th Fighter Bomber Squadron, 474th Fighter Bomber Group. On June 11, 1954, he had completed a target towing mission in a F-84 Thunderjet over Taegu, South Korea and dropped his target when his aircraft crashed into a hill.
Albert, LtCol. Joyce A. - Crew member of helicopter H-19B #52-7482. Died during search mission for crew of crashed F-94 fighter five miles southeast of Suwon, Korea.
Cranmer, A/1c Vernon Elmer - Crew member of helicopter H-19B #52-7482. Died during search mission for crew of crashed F-94 fighter five miles southeast of Suwon, Korea.
Kidwell, Capt. Julian McDonough - Crew member of helicopter H-19B #52-7482. Died during search mission for crew of crashed F-94 fighter five miles southeast of Suwon, Korea.
Murphy, John F. Jr. - One of two crew members in crash of F-94 (#51-5417) 5 miles northwest of Suwon AFB, South Korea. Name of other crew member not yet found by KWE. See also LtCol. Albert entry.
Roberts, James Preston Waddell - Chaplain. Crew member of helicopter H-19B #52-7482. Died during search mission for crew of crashed F-94 fighter five miles southeast of Suwon, Korea.
Wright, Lt. Stanley Jr. - Helicopter pilot. Died during search mission for crew of crashed F-94 fighter five miles southeast of Suwon, Korea. Helicopter was H-19B #52-7482.
Angulo, 2LT Sigfredo - He and 10 other crew members of the B-29 known as Tiger Lil (42-94000) bailed out when the plane was shot down by Russian MiGs on November 11, 1954. The other crew members survived.
Observer - name not found - A USAF LT-6 utility training aircraft was shot down by North Korean ground fire after it inadvertently overflew the DMZ near North Korea. The pilot, 2Lt. Guy H. Bumpus Jr., was wounded and captured. An observer was killed.
Hood, AM2c Argyl Wilbur Jr. - serving with the 6170th Air Base Squadron when he died in Korea
Arrowood, TSgt. Palmer D. - One of 16 men who went missing over the Sea of Japan on September 10, 1956. RB-50G (47133) had just arrived at Yokota Air Base, Japan from Greenville, Texas. On its first operational COMINT (communications intel) mission, the plane disappeared. There is speculation as to the cause of the loss of the 16 souls. One theory is that the plane was on the fringes of Typhoon Emma and was lost due to weather conditions. Another theory is mechanical failure. A third theory is that it was shot down by the Russians. The exact cause of the disappearance remains a mystery.
Beisty, A1c John E. - One of 16 men who went missing over the Sea of Japan on September 10, 1956. RB-50G (47133) had just arrived at Yokota Air Base, Japan from Greenville, Texas. On its first operational COMINT (communications intel) mission, the plane disappeared. There is speculation as to the cause of the loss of the 16 souls. One theory is that the plane was on the fringes of Typhoon Emma and was lost due to weather conditions. Another theory is mechanical failure. A third theory is that it was shot down by the Russians. The exact cause of the disappearance remains a mystery.
Davis, SSgt. Bobby R. - One of 16 men who went missing over the Sea of Japan on September 10, 1956. RB-50G (47133) had just arrived at Yokota Air Base, Japan from Greenville, Texas. On its first operational COMINT (communications intel) mission, the plane disappeared. There is speculation as to the cause of the loss of the 16 souls. One theory is that the plane was on the fringes of Typhoon Emma and was lost due to weather conditions. Another theory is mechanical failure. A third theory is that it was shot down by the Russians. The exact cause of the disappearance remains a mystery.
Disbrow, Maj. Loren C. - One of 16 men who went missing over the Sea of Japan on September 10, 1956. RB-50G (47133) had just arrived at Yokota Air Base, Japan from Greenville, Texas. On its first operational COMINT (communications intel) mission, the plane disappeared. There is speculation as to the cause of the loss of the 16 souls. One theory is that the plane was on the fringes of Typhoon Emma and was lost due to weather conditions. Another theory is mechanical failure. A third theory is that it was shot down by the Russians. The exact cause of the disappearance remains a mystery.
Fair, A1c Wayne J. - One of 16 men who went missing over the Sea of Japan on September 10, 1956. RB-50G (47133) had just arrived at Yokota Air Base, Japan from Greenville, Texas. On its first operational COMINT (communications intel) mission, the plane disappeared. There is speculation as to the cause of the loss of the 16 souls. One theory is that the plane was on the fringes of Typhoon Emma and was lost due to weather conditions. Another theory is mechanical failure. A third theory is that it was shot down by the Russians. The exact cause of the disappearance remains a mystery.
Fees, Capt. Rodger Alan - One of 16 men who went missing over the Sea of Japan on September 10, 1956. RB-50G (47133) had just arrived at Yokota Air Base, Japan from Greenville, Texas. On its first operational COMINT (communications intel) mission, the plane disappeared. There is speculation as to the cause of the loss of the 16 souls. One theory is that the plane was on the fringes of Typhoon Emma and was lost due to weather conditions. Another theory is mechanical failure. A third theory is that it was shot down by the Russians. The exact cause of the disappearance remains a mystery.
Johnson, SSgt. Raymond D.- One of 16 men who went missing over the Sea of Japan on September 10, 1956. RB-50G (47133) had just arrived at Yokota Air Base, Japan from Greenville, Texas. On its first operational COMINT (communications intel) mission, the plane disappeared. There is speculation as to the cause of the loss of the 16 souls. One theory is that the plane was on the fringes of Typhoon Emma and was lost due to weather conditions. Another theory is mechanical failure. A third theory is that it was shot down by the Russians. The exact cause of the disappearance remains a mystery.
Kobayashi, 1Lt. Richard T. - One of 16 men who went missing over the Sea of Japan on September 10, 1956. RB-50G (47133) had just arrived at Yokota Air Base, Japan from Greenville, Texas. On its first operational COMINT (communications intel) mission, the plane disappeared. There is speculation as to the cause of the loss of the 16 souls. One theory is that the plane was on the fringes of Typhoon Emma and was lost due to weather conditions. Another theory is mechanical failure. A third theory is that it was shot down by the Russians. The exact cause of the disappearance remains a mystery.
Maxwell, A1c Harry Stell Jr. - One of 16 men who went missing over the Sea of Japan on September 10, 1956. RB-50G (47133) had just arrived at Yokota Air Base, Japan from Greenville, Texas. On its first operational COMINT (communications intel) mission, the plane disappeared. There is speculation as to the cause of the loss of the 16 souls. One theory is that the plane was on the fringes of Typhoon Emma and was lost due to weather conditions. Another theory is mechanical failure. A third theory is that it was shot down by the Russians. The exact cause of the disappearance remains a mystery.
McLaughlin, Capt. William J. - One of 16 men who went missing over the Sea of Japan on September 10, 1956. RB-50G (47133) had just arrived at Yokota Air Base, Japan from Greenville, Texas. On its first operational COMINT (communications intel) mission, the plane disappeared. There is speculation as to the cause of the loss of the 16 souls. One theory is that the plane was on the fringes of Typhoon Emma and was lost due to weather conditions. Another theory is mechanical failure. A third theory is that it was shot down by the Russians. The exact cause of the disappearance remains a mystery.
Rahaniotes, 2Lt. Peter J. - One of 16 men who went missing over the Sea of Japan on September 10, 1956. RB-50G (47133) had just arrived at Yokota Air Base, Japan from Greenville, Texas. On its first operational COMINT (communications intel) mission, the plane disappeared. There is speculation as to the cause of the loss of the 16 souls. One theory is that the plane was on the fringes of Typhoon Emma and was lost due to weather conditions. Another theory is mechanical failure. A third theory is that it was shot down by the Russians. The exact cause of the disappearance remains a mystery.
Sloan, A1c Leo J. - One of 16 men who went missing over the Sea of Japan on September 10, 1956. RB-50G (47133) had just arrived at Yokota Air Base, Japan from Greenville, Texas. On its first operational COMINT (communications intel) mission, the plane disappeared. There is speculation as to the cause of the loss of the 16 souls. One theory is that the plane was on the fringes of Typhoon Emma and was lost due to weather conditions. Another theory is mechanical failure. A third theory is that it was shot down by the Russians. The exact cause of the disappearance remains a mystery.
Swinehart, SSgt. Paul Winston- One of 16 men who went missing over the Sea of Japan on September 10, 1956. RB-50G (47133) had just arrived at Yokota Air Base, Japan from Greenville, Texas. On its first operational COMINT (communications intel) mission, the plane disappeared. There is speculation as to the cause of the loss of the 16 souls. One theory is that the plane was on the fringes of Typhoon Emma and was lost due to weather conditions. Another theory is mechanical failure. A third theory is that it was shot down by the Russians. The exact cause of the disappearance remains a mystery.
Taylor, Capt. Pat P. - One of 16 men who went missing over the Sea of Japan on September 10, 1956. RB-50G (47133) had just arrived at Yokota Air Base, Japan from Greenville, Texas. On its first operational COMINT (communications intel) mission, the plane disappeared. There is speculation as to the cause of the loss of the 16 souls. One theory is that the plane was on the fringes of Typhoon Emma and was lost due to weather conditions. Another theory is mechanical failure. A third theory is that it was shot down by the Russians. The exact cause of the disappearance remains a mystery.
Trias, SSgt. Theodorus J. - One of 16 men who went missing over the Sea of Japan on September 10, 1956. RB-50G (47133) had just arrived at Yokota Air Base, Japan from Greenville, Texas. On its first operational COMINT (communications intel) mission, the plane disappeared. There is speculation as to the cause of the loss of the 16 souls. One theory is that the plane was on the fringes of Typhoon Emma and was lost due to weather conditions. Another theory is mechanical failure. A third theory is that it was shot down by the Russians. The exact cause of the disappearance remains a mystery.
Anderson, Lt. Colonel DeLynn Edward - His aircraft was fired on by North Korean aircraft. The pilot was killed when the aircraft crashed while attempting an emergency landing south of Seoul.
Mosenteen, Francis - Co-pilot of an F4D USAF Phantom Jet that crashed 9 miles s. of Kwangju, Korea
Weaver, James Lee - Pilot of an F4D USAF Phantom Jet that crashed 9 miles s. of Kwangju, Korea
Weeks, Jack Warren - CIA pilot who flew the first mission to locate the missing USS Pueblo. A former AF pilot, his A-12 (tail # 60-6932 or "Article 129") went down in the South China Sea en route to his home base at Kadena. The spook plane and its pilot were lost during a Functional Checkout Flight. Some details of this mission remain classified.
Balderman, PO2 Louis F. - "A VQ-1 EC-121M and crew of 30 were lost to hostile fire from North Korean MiG fighters. On 14 April the Super Connie, with LCDR James Howard Overstreet as mission commander, took off from Atsugi and headed northeast for a routine electronic reconnaissance mission off the North Korean coast. The flight plan called for the crew to proceed to a point off Musu Peninsula where they were to fly elliptical orbits, each about l20 miles long. At 1350, a little less than seven hours after takeoff, a U.S. Air Force tracking station monitoring the flight detected two new blips as a pair of North Korean MiGs rapidly closed on the unarmed VQ-1 aircraft. Although a prearranged message was sent to Overstreet ordering him to abort his mission, as the lumbering EC-121M turned away it was shot down southeast of Chongjin, North Korea, with a loss of all thirty crewmen. Immediately after the incident President Nixon ordered a halt to reconnaissance missions in the Sea of Japan. The frequency of these missions had been averaging more than 60 per month until this time. President Nixon ordered the electronic reconnaissance resumed three days later, however, but this time with the protection of Task Force 71."
Chartier, PO1 Steven C. - See Balderman entry.
Colgin, PO1 Bernie J. - See Balderman entry.
Connors, PO1 Bailard F. Jr. - See Balderman entry.
Ducharme, PO3 Gary R. - See Balderman entry.
Dzema, Lt. John- See Balderman entry.
Gleason, Lt. Dennis B. - See Balderman entry.
Graham, PO2 Gene K. - See Balderman entry.
Greiner, CPO Laverne A. - See Balderman entry.
Horrigan, PO2 Dennis J.- See Balderman entry.
Kincaid, PO2 Richard H. - See Balderman entry.
Lynch, SSGT Hugh M.- See Balderman entry.
McNamara, CPO Marshall H. - See Balderman entry.
Miller, PO3 John A. Jr.- See Balderman entry.
Overstreet, LCDR James Howard - See Balderman entry.
Perrottet, Lt. Peter P. - See Balderman entry.
Potts, PO1 John H. - See Balderman entry.
Prindle, AN Richard T. - See Balderman entry.
Randall, PO2 Frederick A. - See Balderman entry.
Ribar, LTJG Joseph R. - KIA - body recovered. See Balderman entry.
Roach, PO1 James L. - See Balderman entry.
Singer, Lt. John H. - See Balderman entry.
Smith, CPO Richard E. - See Balderman entry.
Sundby, PO3 Philip D. - See Balderman entry.
Sweeney, AT1 Richard E. - KIA - body recovered. See Balderman entry.
Sykora, LTJG Robert J. - See Balderman entry.
Taylor, Lt. Robert F. - See Balderman entry.
Tesmer, PO2 Stephen J. - See Balderman entry.
Wilkerson, LTJG Norman E. - See Balderman entry.
Willis, PO2 David M. - See Balderman entry.
Ballard, Capt. Thomas R. - Killed when his F4D Phantom crashed at sea 14 miles west of Osan Air Force Base. He was a member of the 36th Tactical Fighter Squadron.
Goodwin, 1Lt. Ronald B. - Killed when his F4D Phantom crashed at sea 14 miles west of Osan Air Force Base. He was a member of the 36th Tactical Fighter Squadron.
Koecher, SSgt. Robert O. (PJ) - A crew of decorated Vietnam veterans died when their USAF HH3E helicopter crashed into a mountain on approach of Osan Air Force Base.
Mudd, Lt. Col. Joseph (P) - A crew of decorated Vietnam veterans died when their USAF HH3E helicopter crashed into a mountain on approach of Osan Air Force Base.
Sorentino, SSgt Jerry (FE) - A crew of decorated Vietnam veterans died when their USAF HH3E helicopter crashed into a mountain on approach of Osan Air Force Base.
Thorson, 2Lt. Larry (CP) - A crew of decorated Vietnam veterans died when their USAF HH3E helicopter crashed into a mountain on approach of Osan Air Force Base.
Dade, John F. Jr. - Non-Hostile
Golding, Frank Drew - Non-Hostile death in Seoul, Korea.
Craver, Capt. Gregory Scott - His North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco airplane crashed in the sea about 110 miles southwest of Seoul, near Kunsan AB, during a 51st Composite Wing training flight out of Osan AB.
Vosburg, 1Lt. John J. - His North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco airplane crashed in the sea about 110 miles southwest of Seoul, near Kunsan AB, during a 51st Composite Wing training flight out of Osan AB.
Bland, Sgt. Anthony Trevor - Anthony died in an accident in Korea at age 26.
Chrostowski, SAR William R. Jr. - Airman Chrostowski died in an accident in Korea.
Powers, Sgt. Matthew Scott - Airman Powers died in an accident in Seoul, South Korea.
Griffin, Capt. Hal Boyd - Died in a plane crash at Osau, Korea.
Lamerson, TSgt. Glindon R. - Tech. Sergeant Lamerson died of illness in Korea.
Escobedo, SAR Ruben S. - Airman Escobedo was a weapons mechanic when he died in an accident in Korea.
Sapp, Cpl. Robert Byron - He died of an illness in Korea.
Estridge, James Lynn - The cause of his death was "undetermined".
Bassham, A1C Stanley - Died in an accident in South Korea.
Schrebe, SSgt. Willie L. Jr. - Died of an illness in Korea.
Scheidegger, Sgt. Edward J. - died in an accident in South Korea.
Wilkins, SSgt. Rickie Carl - died in an automobile accident in Pohang, South Korea.
Hawkins, Lt. Col. John L. - died of an illness in Korea.
Drewes, TSgt/ Edward Henry Jr. - died of an illness in South Korea.
Franklin, Capt. Robert G. - Captain Franklin was a weapon systems officer when he died of illness in Korea.
Holcomb, AMN Lawrence Milton Sr. - died in an accident in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
Curtis-Robinson, Capt. David Lewis Bullit - This pilot of an F-16 fighter died as a result of an aircraft accident in Korea.
Curry, SSgt. Don Marlin - Staff Sergeant Curry's death is listed by the Air Force as self-inflicted.
Middleton, SAR Arthur L. - Died in an accident in Korea.
Harduvel, Capt. Theodore T. Jr. - Died when his F-16 Fighting Falcon crashed near Taejon, Korea during a low-level training mission. Captain Harduvel had been a member of the Wolfpack fighter wing since 1982.
Payne, SSgt. Rorer Allen - Died from injuries sustained in an accident in Seoul, Korea.
Warden, Sr. MSgt. Samuel H. - died of an illness in Korea.
Rose, SSgt. Myron Dale - died in an accident in Korea.
Naeyaert, SSgt. Richard A. - SSgt. Naeyaert and fellow airman Tech Sgt. Howard M. Spence died in an accident in Korea. The two men, assigned to the 8th Aircraft Generation Squadron in Kunsan, were killed when their two-seat Cessna crashed 12 miles south of Seoul en route to Osan Air Base.
Spence, TSgt. Howard M. - Tech Sgt. Howard M. Spence and fellow airman SSgt. Richard A. Naeyaert died in an accident in Korea. The two men, assigned to the 8th Aircraft Generation Squadron in Kunsan, were killed when their two-seat Cessna crashed 12 miles south of Seoul en route to Osan Air Base.
Opp, SSgt. David Lee - Staff Sergeant Opp's death was listed as self-inflicted.
Ehrgood, MSgt. Edward Lewis Jr. - His death was listed as self-inflicted.
Siering, A1C Raymond H. Jr. - died in an accident in Korea.
McGilbra, A1C Leon A. - died in an accident in Korea
Paxton, Col. Pat Ralph - According to military sources in Korea, he was in South Korea with his unit for a joint training exercise, "Team Spirit '85," and was killed when his F15A Eagle crashed 50 miles northwest of Kunsan Air Base off the west coast of Korea, about 125 miles south of Seoul. A military board of experts will investigate the cause of the crash.
Bachman, Chief MSgt. Michael W. - died of an illness in Korea
Dawson, TSgt. Harold F. - died in an accident in Korea
McKinsey, SSgt. Mark A. - died in an accident in Korea.
Sharp, MSgt. Michael B. - died of an illness in Korea
Lozano, Enrique Jesus - Killed in a jet fuel tank explosion at Osan AFB
Crawford, A1/C Gary Wayne - Died of an illness while serving in Korea.
Young, SSgt. James R. - Died of an accident while in Korea.
Duckworth, A1/C Ricky J.- Died of an illness in Korea.
Berroth, Col. Karl George Jr. - died of an illness in Seoul, Korea.
Bole, 1Lt. Christopher Gerald - Killed in an aircraft landing accident at Osan Air Base in South Korea.
Segura, 1Lt. Michael B. - Lieutenant Segura died in an accident in Korea.
Strauch, SAR Donald Wallace Jr. - The Air Force lists Airman Strauch's death as self-inflicted.
Dietz, TSgt. Gary Lynn - Died of an illness at the Osan Air Force Base near Pyeongtaek, South Korea.
Scott, MSgt. Hughie Charles - Master Sergeant Scott died in an accident in Korea.
Oliarnyk, Walter Jr. -Sergeant Oliarnyk died of an illness while serving in Korea.
Jackson, SAR Michael Gary - Airman Jackson died of illness while serving in Korea.V
Sundve, SSgt. Ronald Wayne Sr. - SSgt. Sundve died in an accident in Korea.
Mullins, TSgt. David Ronald - Tech. Sergeant Mullins was 37 years old when he died in Korea of an illness.
Wilkerson, MSgt. Richard Layfette "Dicky" - died of an apparent heart attack in Gwangju, Gwangju Metropolitan City, South Korea.
Williams, Sgt. Darren Tyrone - Sergeant Williams died in an accident in Korea.
Lancaster, Sgt. Paul Francis - His death is listed as self-inflicted.
Miller, Sgt. Meldon Charles - Sergeant Miller's death was listed by the Air Force as self-inflicted.
Cunningham, Sgt. Lafayette Peter - died of an illness while serving in Korea
Pendland, MSgt. Frederick Leo - Master Sergeant Pendland died of illness while serving in Korea.
Hamilton, SSgt. Ricky - Sergeant Hamilton died of illness in Korea.
Novajosky, TSgt. Paul - Sergeant Novajosky died in an accident in Korea.
Berkley, SSgt. Andre Lamont - SSgt. Berkley died in an accident in Korea.
Peeler, Leroy Elliot Sr. - died a non-hostile death in Korea
Staab, MSgt. Ferdinand Louis - Master Sergeant Staab died of illness in Korea at the age of 42.
Suarez, Capt. Julio Fabian - Captain Suarez died in an accident in Korea.
Vining, Sgt. Terry Lynn - Sergeant Vining died in an accident in Korea.
Monteith, Sgt. Jeffrey Bruce - The Air Force lists his death as self-inflicted.
Howlett, Capt. Robert William - Captain Howlett died in an accident in Korea.
Christian, Sgt. James Allen Jr. - died a non-hostile death in South Korea. The Air Force lists his death as self-inflicted.
Kirl, MSgt. Roger Eugene - died of an illness at his residence on Osan Air Base, Korea. He had been in the US Air Force since 1968.
Jones, TSgt. Michael Allen - Tech Sergeant Jones died in an accident at Kunsan Air Base, Korea.
McGregor, Marty - Killed in crash of his Lockheed U-2R off the Korean coast
Hawes, Richard Lee - Sergeant Hawes was an inventory management supervisor when he died in an accident in Korea.
Bain, Col. Thomas Lonneous - Colonel Bain died of illness in Korea.
Gardner, Lt. Col. Ralph Earl - Stationed at MacDill AFB for a number of years, he was killed in poor weather when another F-16 landed on top of his aircraft, F-16C (87-0335), which was trying to take off . Pilot Lt. Col. Ralph Earl "Bark" Gardner had just arrived at Kunsan AB, Korea from MacDill AFB. The 56th FW which was closing down had just enough aircraft to fly for his memorial. He is buried in the USAF Academy Cemetery, Colorado Springs, CO.
Huddleston, SSgt. Donald Lee - The Army listed his death as self-inflicted.
Kirklighter, Maj.Matthew Todd - Major Kirklighter died of illness in Korea.
Harper, David Travis - Airman Harper was 20 years old when he died in Korea of what the Air Force lists as a self-inflicted cause.
McNutt, SAR Christopher Michael - Airman McNutt died in an accident in Korea.
Alston, Capt. William Michael - An USAF HH-60G “Pave Hawk” #91-26404, TDY to Korea from the 33rd RQS at Kadena AB with the call sign “Jolly 04” crashed at Joch Weon, Korea. All of the aircrew members were killed in the crash. The “Jolly 04” crew were TDY to Korea to provide search and rescue alert coverage for USAF fighter aircraft assigned to bases in the Republic of Korea. The flight profile on the night of the accident was a training night vision goggle (NVG) flight. “Jolly 04” flew into high tension wires and subsequently crashed. It is believed that all of the crew members died on impact.
Karlson, Capt. Edward Joseph -An USAF HH-60G “Pave Hawk” #91-26404, TDY to Korea from the 33rd RQS at Kadena AB with the call sign “Jolly 04” crashed at Joch Weon, Korea. All of the aircrew members were killed in the crash. The “Jolly 04” crew were TDY to Korea to provide search and rescue alert coverage for USAF fighter aircraft assigned to bases in the Republic of Korea. The flight profile on the night of the accident was a training night vision goggle (NVG) flight. “Jolly 04” flew into high tension wires and subsequently crashed. It is believed that all of the crew members died on impact.
Kutscher, SRA Jason Chester - An USAF HH-60G “Pave Hawk” #91-26404, TDY to Korea from the 33rd RQS at Kadena AB with the call sign “Jolly 04” crashed at Joch Weon, Korea. All of the aircrew members were killed in the crash. The “Jolly 04” crew were TDY to Korea to provide search and rescue alert coverage for USAF fighter aircraft assigned to bases in the Republic of Korea. The flight profile on the night of the accident was a training night vision goggle (NVG) flight. “Jolly 04” flew into high tension wires and subsequently crashed. It is believed that all of the crew members died on impact.
Setaro, SRA Richard Michael Jr. - An USAF HH-60G “Pave Hawk” #91-26404, TDY to Korea from the 33rd RQS at Kadena AB with the call sign “Jolly 04” crashed at Joch Weon, Korea. All of the aircrew members were killed in the crash. The “Jolly 04” crew were TDY to Korea to provide search and rescue alert coverage for USAF fighter aircraft assigned to bases in the Republic of Korea. The flight profile on the night of the accident was a training night vision goggle (NVG) flight. “Jolly 04” flew into high tension wires and subsequently crashed. It is believed that all of the crew members died on impact.
Zurawski, SRA Frank Howard - An USAF HH-60G “Pave Hawk” #91-26404, TDY to Korea from the 33rd RQS at Kadena AB with the call sign “Jolly 04” crashed at Joch Weon, Korea. All of the aircrew members were killed in the crash. The “Jolly 04” crew were TDY to Korea to provide search and rescue alert coverage for USAF fighter aircraft assigned to bases in the Republic of Korea. The flight profile on the night of the accident was a training night vision goggle (NVG) flight. “Jolly 04” flew into high tension wires and subsequently crashed. It is believed that all of the crew members died on impact.
Estep, SAR Patrick Shannon - Airman Estep died in an accident in Korea.
Spears, SSgt. James Robert Jr. - SSgt. Spears died of an illness while serving in Korea.
Mehrhof, MSgt. Philip Peter - died of a massive heart attack.
Williams, William Kraig - died a non-hostile death at Osan AFB, South Korea
Born, Jeffrey Clark - died a non-hostile death while serving in the USAF in Kusan, Korea.
Call, SSgt. Todd Wilson - Staff Sgt. Todd W. Call, 34, of Osan Air Force Base near Seoul, South Korea, died unexpectedly Thursday, Dec. 18, 1997, in South Korea.
Alfieri, SRA Jeffery Thomas - Killed in an electrical accident in South Korea
Welsh, Kevin - Found dead in his dorm room at Kunsan Air Base
Jones, Darrick - Died in training accident in the Republic of Korea, according to a JBER news release. Airman 1st Class Darrick Jones was on temporary assignment in Korea to train allies when he collapsed and died. Other airmen performed first aid on Jones but were unable to revive him, the release said. The 23-year-old joined the Air Force in 2015 and was assigned to JBER in August 2016. He was a water and fuels systems apprentice with the 773rd Civil Engineering Squadron.
Rusconi, Anthony Carlo - Found dead in Songtan, Republic of Korea, Tuesday, February 6. Rusconi arrived in Korea May 10, 2017, and was assigned to the 607th Support Squadron at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. He is originally from Salinas, California, and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force April 2, 2013. "We are devastated by Senior Airman Rusconi's death," said Lt Col Steven Schearer, 607th Support Squadron commander. "His passing is a tragedy, and weighs heavily on us all. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family, friends and coworkers during this terrible time." The cause of death is under investigation.
Min, Joonki -
Mitchell, Alexander - Found dead in his living quarters at Camp Humphreys
Arndt, Joshua - Found unresponsive in his dorm room
Samaroo, SRA Richard "Rico" Asey - Died while on active duty at Osan Air force Base in South Korea. He was 21 years old.